Breakthrough artist Chris Stapletonis tied with Eric Church for the most nominations. Both artists earned five nominations each, and will go head to head in the Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year categories. Although, many expected Stapleton to earn multiple nominations after his sweep of the CMA Awards last year.

Aside from Stapleton, a few other new country artists were awarded first-time nominations this year. Newcomers Cam and Kelsea Ballerini have been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, a category usually dominated by more established artists.

For the third time in their careers, Joey + Rory were recognized in the Vocal Duo of the Year category, alongside more mainstream acts likeFlorida Georgia Line and Brothers Osborne. The nomination will likely hold special meaning for the family, as Joey Feek continues to battle terminal cervical cancer.

The 2016 ACM Awards, co-hosted by Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan, will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.

2016 ACM Award Nominees:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Jason Aldean

Garth Brooks

Luke Bryan

Eric Church

Miranda Lambert

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Jason Aldean

Dierks Bentley

Eric Church

Brett Eldredge

Chris Stapleton

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini

Jana Kramer

Miranda Lambert

Kacey Musgraves

Carrie Underwood

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

Joey + Rory

Maddie & Tae

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

Eli Young Band

Little Big Town

Old Dominion

Rascal Flatts

Zac Brown Band

NEW MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Brett Eldredge

Chris Janson

Thomas Rhett

Chase Rice

Chris Stapleton

NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini

Cam

Mickey Guyton

RaeLynn

NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR

A Thousand Horses

Brothers Osborne

Maddie & Tae

Old Dominion

Parmalee

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]